Steering Committee

• Elizabeth Jewell, MD, Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  Dr. Jewell specializes in the care of women with cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix and vulva utilizing minimally invasive (laparoscopy) and robotic surgery techniques. She is interested in gynecologic clinical research and holds a master's degree in clinical trials. Dr. Jewell is the author of several gynecologic cancer guides on Medscape Reference including fallopian tube cancer treatment protocols and primary peritoneal cancer treatment protocols.
• Ilya Laufer, MD, Neurosurgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  Dr. Laufer is a trained neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic spinal tumors and the treatment of degenerative spinal disorders. His research interests include the design and oversight of longitudinal studies and prospective clinical trials in the treatment of patients with spinal tumors. Dr. Laufer is contributing to Medscape Reference articles on primary spinal cord tumor treatment protocols and staging.
• Yukio Sonoda, MD, FACOG, FACS, Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  Dr. Sonoda is a gynecologic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of ovarian, endometrium, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. His interests include robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Sonoda will serve as Chief Editor of Gynecologic Oncology on Medscape Reference.
• K. Simon Yeung, PharmD, MBA, Lac, Clinical Coordinator, Integrative Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  Dr. Yeung is doctor of pharmacy and a professionally trained herbalist specializing in the study of botanical products and potential interactions between dietary supplements and prescription drugs. He serves on the Medscape Drug Reference Editorial Board as an advisor.